I’m an Upholder. What does that mean? Have you noticed that the simple things that promote well-being are super easy to do? Like going for a 10-min walk, having a green salad every day or practicing yoga for 5 minutes
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Hungering for God: 4 Similarities Between Yoga and Fasting
Lent is a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting. It is a beautiful time to reassess our lives and unlearn. Interestingly, it is only after a few days of fasting that one begins
Wake Up Your Sleepy Feet: 4 Awesome Yoga Poses for Your Ankles and Feet
We often treat our feet so poorly. We wander barefoot, we stay on them for ten hours a day without a break, we run on them and jump on them. They support us as we work to support our families
How To Breathe Correctly
Last Wednesday a new yoga student asked me what exactly it means to breathe into a particular body part. His seemingly simple question deals with the very essence of yoga. As you can imagine it’s hard to explain this in just a
Find What Feels Good: 3 Great Yoga Exercises to Help Strengthen Your Pelvis
Oftentimes I begin my classes by lying on the back. This supine position helps us get in contact with our bodies and relax the muscles. By the time we connect with the breath, we become more aware of tensile stress
Better This Than Surgery: 2 Easy Yoga Exercises To Help Loosen Up Your Shoulders
Do you have chronic pain and stiffness in your shoulders? Wouldn’t you want to loosen it right up and relieve the pain? If yes, you are not alone. Most of us have experienced neck or shoulder pain at one point
Condition Your Body With Chi
Season’s Greetings. Yes, it is official. We are in December now and have entered the festive period. You are probably busy ending the year on a good note. Perhaps you are planning a move, getting ready for a new job
Heading to Your First Yoga Class? 12 Things To Know Before You Go
Yoga can seem intimidating, especially in today’s modern world. Thin women contort themselves into pretzel-like shapes and handstands on social media, and yoga seems to be all about expensive leggings and mats. I promise – it’s not. Going to your
Release the Pressures of the Day: How Yoga Helps You Find Your Inner Chi (1)
Let’s face it. Most of you want to destress. Your days are so busy that after your yoga class you simply want to feel good. Have you had a hard week? A frustrating phone call? Do you need a moment
Patience and Force: Why Chi’s Yoga is Military
Chi’s Yoga is military! At least, that is what I was told. I did struggle with this verdict for a while. But today, I clearly understand that my client meant to commend my efforts when speaking about Chi’s Yoga. What